Hi from a real Newbie -- and now injured

[bikegrrl]

Hi there! I've been lurking a while -- picking up tips. Glad there is a place for women cyclists -- and glad others who learn to ride as adults get addicted too! Just learned to ride this summer -- at 40. Now addicted -- ride everywhere, all hours (yes, I have lights). Hubby is so awesome and supportive.(and willingly installs every cute accessory I have to have on the bike!)

Unfortunately had a bad accident about 2 weeks ago. Bruised knee bones, and injured a disc. I feel better, but want to know if anyone else has experience/recommendation on biking while recuperating esp with the disc injury. I have been used to biking at least 7 - 12 miles, 5-6 days a week.

Thanks all!

[hebe]

So sorry about your accident, that sounds painful. I hope you recover soon.

I can't advise really but just wanted to post and say Welcome.

[Catrin]

Welcome to TE, and to the joyful addiction...errrrr...activity of cycling

I've never had a back injury, but we have several members here who have come back, or in the process of coming back, from having a broken back. I am sure that at least one of these women will post here, and I am sorry to hear of your injury.

[Bike Writer]

Hi and Welcome! Can't really address injuries except to say follow Dr. orders. On a brighter note, I have a golfing buddy who was painting her home and had a ladder on scaffolding (yikes!) and fell off that and broke her back in the summer, by late winter we met up in Florida for a round of golf. People do come back from injuries to enjoy their chosen sports again.

Sorry to hear of your accident, but glad you are here to talk about it.

[bikegrrl]

for the warm welcome and based on what you guys said, I hunted a bit and found some tips and encouragement on some of the other threads! I did a couple of teeny rides this weekend, that went well. I now think I know my limit for the time being and its great just to hop back in the saddle.

[MrsHulley]

I had a back injury last year. NOT fun. I had to let myself heal before really doing anything ..... It really depends on the injury and what your physician has advised. You will eventually be back on the bike!!!!